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New Delhi, April 9 – Considered one of the most fearless young batting prodigies in the Punjab Kings (PBKS) setup, Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly said on Thursday that he is “very grateful” for the glowing endorsement he received from captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting...

Kolkata, April 8 Star Australian all-rounder Cameron Green may finally be seen bowling for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 when three-time champions face Lucknow Super Giants here on Thursday, offering a boost to their depleted bowling attack.Green has not bowled so far this season following...

New Delhi, April 8 – Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is likely to take up bowling in the next match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, according to a report.Green, who became the most expensive foreign...

Mullanpur, April 1 Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal believes young Cooper Connolly will be one of the "gems" of this season, praising the young Australian batter's maturity after he scored a match-winning fifty on his IPL debut.The 22-year-old Connolly made a stylish debut, smashing an...

Melbourne, April 1 Cricket Australia awarded central contracts to opener Jake Weatherald and pacer Brendan Doggett on Wednesday, while all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and opener Sam Konstas were among those dropped ahead of the demanding 2026-2027 season.Weatherald and Doggett, both of whom made...

New Delhi, March 31 – Despite a disappointing Ashes campaign at home, Australia’s team management has thrown its full support behind Cameron Green, with head coach Andrew McDonald emphasizing that the all-rounder remains central to the nation’s long-term Test plans.Green struggled to make an...

Sydney, March 31 Cameron Green is facing immense pressure both in the IPL and within the Australian cricket setup, but the all-rounder has the ability to succeed and build a "successful career," according to his national coach, Andrew McDonald.Captain Ajinkya Rahane's comments about Green's...

New Delhi, March 28 Mitchell Starc has lashed out at critics over his delayed arrival for IPL 2026, asserting that his absence at the start of the season is due to injury management and not due to a lack of commitment to Delhi Capitals as some "heavily misinformed" opinions suggested.The...

New Delhi, March 26. Australian captain Pat Cummins has acknowledged the growing strain between international commitments and franchise cricket, warning that the balance may become harder to sustain for future players, even as he remains determined to represent Australia across all formats for...

Mumbai, March 25 – David Warner, the former Australian opener, has revealed that he worked very hard to stay motivated and fit after retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) two years ago, as he prepares to captain the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a news report said on...

Chennai, March 20 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a major setback just a week before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as their key bowler, Nathan Ellis, has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to a hamstring injury.The...

New Delhi, March 20 – Former South African player Faf du Plessis has emphasized the importance of Josh Hazlewood for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) chances in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that the team’s success is closely linked to the availability of the Australian fast...

Melbourne, March 20 Four leading Australian fast bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are expected to miss the start of the upcoming Indian Premier League season later this month, dealing an early setback to their respective franchises.According to a report in...

Melbourne, March 20 Four leading Australian fast bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss the start of the upcoming Indian Premier League season later this month, dealing an early setback to their respective franchises.According to a report in...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been appointed as the new head coach of New South Wales (NSW). The 48-year-old replaces Greg Shipperd, whose tenure ended prematurely despite having a year remaining on his contract.Haddin, whose distinguished career as a...

Ahmedabad, March 10 – The Gujarat Titans have appointed former Australian opener Matthew Hayden as their batting coach ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season, the franchise confirmed on Tuesday.A two-time ICC Cricket World Cup winner and one of the most formidable openers of his...

Brisbane, February 23 – Australia is focusing on the 50-over format as they seek a response in the multi-format contest against India, with retiring captain Alyssa Healy set to headline several changes for Tuesday’s first ODI in Brisbane.After losing the T20I series 2-1, the hosts are poised...